Adrian Flux Insurance Services

Adrian Flux Insurance Services are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the NICF Ltd and provide its members’ with competitive and bespoke policies for all their insurance requirements at discounted rates – enquiries relating to all Cars/Motorcycle’s/Scooters/ Commercial Vehicles and Household policies are welcome.

For full details of the insurance scheme, including how to obtain a quote at the discounted rates - please visit the member area. https://www.adrianflux.co.uk

Contract Flooring Association

Specifiers and main contractors require quality of service, installation and support which CFA members can provide.

Members of the Association include contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants - both large and small, operating from locations through out the UK.

The CFA’s membership now accounts for a significant proportion of the UK‘s commercial flooring market. The Association is the leading independent professional voice of the Contract Flooring Industry. https://cfa.org.uk

Flooring Industry Training Association

FITA, the Flooring Industry Training Association offers courses and workshops to suit not only real beginners just getting started in the industry but up-skilling courses aimed towards seasoned professionals too.

Through in-work qualifications and on-site assessment, FITA also offers a range of support to floor layers in obtaining NVQ's in floor laying disciplines.

Training Centres are located in Loughborough, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland. https://fita.co.uk

Painters and Decorator's Association (PDA)

The PDA's Purpose

To be the go-to trade association for enterprises of all sizes who operate in the field of professional painting and decorating services.
To promote the range of services offered by its members to UK commercial markets and consumers.
To continually strive to improve the image of the painting and decorating sector.
To lead all lobbying activity on behalf of the UK painting and decorating trade.
To establish and maintain business relationships with paint and coatings manufacturers for the benefit of members.

As the UK’s largest trade and employers’ Association in the painting and decorating industry, the PDA has members across the length and breadth of the country and has been committed to encouraging best practice across the industry since 1894.

The membership within the Association varies from Sole-Traders, SME’s to large National Contractors. Work carried out ranges from internal & external domestic, decorative, commercial, and major industrial contracts. Specialist work includes hand painted kitchens, wallpaper hanging, special effects, sign writing and murals. Our comprehensive ‘Find a Decorator’ search facility allows you to browse our membership according to your specifications.

Being a member of the PDA distinguishes professional businesses from the crowd as they adhere to the PDA Code of Practice which demonstrates their commitment to professional, quality workmanship and fair practice throughout their business activities. The support of the PDA also gives both the member and customer peace of mind in the unlikelihood of something going wrong as we offer arbitration reconciliation service, so you know help is at hand.
https://paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk/find/

The National Carpet Cleaners Association

Founded in 1968, The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) is not-for-profit and is the only nationally recognised trade association dedicated to the cleaning, restoration and protection of carpets, hard flooring and soft furnishings. The NCCA’s main priorities lie around increasing consumer awareness, improving online presence and creating a community for its members.

The Association and is sustained and supported by over 650 Member and Corporate Member companies throughout the UK and overseas. There is typically a member within 15 miles of most of the postcodes, except for very rural locations.

For more information about the NCCA and its members please visit www.ncca.co.uk https://ncca.co.uk

WoolSafe

The WoolSafe Organisation is a cleaning industry service provider, devoted to promoting best practice in carpet and rug care through maintenance product evaluation and certification, education and training, and the promotion of professional cleaning and inspection services.

Established in 1991, the WoolSafe Certification Mark is widely recognised in many parts of the world as the standard for excellence and safety of carpet care chemicals, both for professionals and consumers. It is used by many of the world’s largest cleaning chemical suppliers to identify and promote those carpet care products specifically suitable for use on wool.

To search for a WoolSafe Approved Cleaner please use this link: https://www.woolsafe.org/find-a-carpet-cleaner/
To search for a WoolSafe Inspector please use this link: https://www.woolsafe.org/find-a-carpet-inspector/

NICF recommends its members contact WoolSafe for advice and support with cleaning issues - the carpet care advice hotline is 01943 850817.

NICF members have access to a range of WoolSafe support materials and helplines which can be found in the NICF website member area.
https://www.woolsafe.org/